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Bolivar, MS
Census-designated place in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
Population
59
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
236
ZIP codes
0
Bolivar and its ZIP codes
Bolivar at a glance
- Bolivar is about 3.8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bolivar County. PPP loans are for Bolivar.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,558
10,505 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,666
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$227M
FY 2026, $7,323 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bolivar, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
522
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
384
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bolivar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BenoitTown | 2.6 mi | 1 |
| ScottCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Arkansas City, ARCity | 9.5 mi | 0.5 |
| BeulahTown | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| WintervilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| RosedaleCity | 13 mi | 5.4 |
| PaceTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| SkeneCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| MetcalfeTown | 15 mi | 1 |
| SymondsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| ShawCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| Halley, ARCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| StonevilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| GreenvilleCity | 18 mi | 26.9 |
| ElizabethCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BoyleTown | 19 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bolivar, MS in?
- Bolivar is in Bolivar County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Bolivar, MS?
- About 59 people live in Bolivar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bolivar?
- Nearby places include Benoit (2.6 mi), Scott (4.7 mi), Arkansas City, AR (9.5 mi), Beulah (9.9 mi), Winterville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023